Active Fire Info
Wildfire Evacuation Checklist PDF
Bridge Creek Fire, Keller Keller Ferry
Aug 6, 2024 Swawilla and Bridge Creek Fire update PDF
Aug 5, 2024 Swawilla and Bridge Creek Fire Update and PIO Map
Aug 5 Keller Ferry on SR 21 at milepost 106 is back in service. The ferry will be operating from 6:00 a.m. until midnight, seven days per week.
July 30, 2024 @ 4pm Peter Dan/Manilla Creek Rd. has been opened to allow permanent residents to obtain gas, food, and evacuation access.
July 30, 2024 From the Desk of the Executive Director
The Incident management team has made considerable progress on the fire. Admin will be granted to those living in a level 3 evacuation area, but employees in level 2 evacuation areas will be expected to report to work tomorrow (Wednesday, July 31). Cody Desautel, Executive Director
July 30, 2024 PDF
July 30, 2024 Alert Updated 6:28 am
Keller Ferry on SR 21 at milepost 106 is back in service for local traffic and first responders only. The ferry will be operating from 6:00 a.m. until midnight, seven days per week.July 29, 2024 Swawilla and Bridge Creek Fire Update and Public Information PDF Fire Map.
EOC is now located in Conference Room 2-4 (new employee orientation room). For assistance, call 509-634-7350.
The Red Cross evacuation shelter currently staged at Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam will be relocating Sunday, July 28 after lunch to the Ferry County Fairgrounds in Republic. The address of the Fairgrounds is 12 Fairgrounds Road, Republic, WA 99166. They are able to accommodate pets, large animals and livestock in addition to people. Please call CCT Emergency Operations Center at 509-634-7350 if you have any questions (answered 24/7).
July 25, 2024 @ 4 pm Map
Highway 155 is openCache Creek is open
Level 2: Owhi Lake Area
Level 3: Belvedere, Seatons Grove, Peter Dan Rd, McGinnis Lake, Rebecca Lake
Not affected by Evacuation Levels: Nespelem Agency, Elmer City, Coulee Dam
Taressa Marchand, Emergency Management CoordinatorJuly 25, 2024 Update PDF
July 25, 2024 PSIS shelter is full please evacuate to Lake Roosevelt High School shelter 500 Civic Way Coulee Dam, WA 99116.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER LEVEL 3 EVACUATIONS July 24, 2024 @ 8:00 PM Attention Keller Residents: from Manilla Creek to Cache Creek and residents on the east side of San Poil River. Due to increased fire danger from Swawilla Fire, the current Level 2 evacuations status for your area is now elevated to LEVEL 3 EVACUATION.
What does that mean?
Level 3 Evacuation is a GO NOW status. This means that danger is currently affecting your area, and you should leave immediately. There is no time to pack or delay. We cannot force you to leave your homes but this is notification of the dangers due to the wildfire. Immediate Actions to Take: -Gather Your Family and Pets: Ensure all family members and pets are ready to go.
-Take only essential items: Bring only what is necessary, such as medications, important documentation, and basic supplies.
-Evacuate: using North Highway 21, Cache Creek is open.
-South Highway 21 is open and Keller Ferry is open for service for evacuations.
-If you choose to leave, do not return until authorities say its ok. Evacuation Shelters: Lake Roosevelt High School Gym 500 Civic Way Coulee Dam, WA 99116 Pascal Sherman Indian School 169 North End Omak Lake Road Omak, WA 98841. Please call EOC at 509-634-7350 or 509-634-7359 if you need a ride or have any questions. Taressa Marchand, Emergency Management Coordinator
July 24, 2024 All roads going East of Highway 155 to Cache Creek, all roads going South off Cache Creek, and all roads going West from Highway 21 from the Cache Creek Junction South are hereby closed from public access, per Emergency Resolution 2024-609. PDF
July 24, 2024 Road Closure Map
July 24, 2024 There is a level 3 in effect but we are not closing down highway 155 Closing the Highway was not stated on the Level 3 notification because we are not closing the highway at this time. State Patrol has been notified of the level 3 and is aware that we are not going to close highway 155 at this time.Taressa Marchand, Emergency Management Coordinator
July 24, 2024 THE COLVILLE TRIBES. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER LEVEL 3 EVACUATIONS July 24, 2024 @ 1:42 pm Attention Residents of Peter Dan Road, McGinnis Lake, Reynolds Resort, Belvedere, and Seatons Grove. Due to increased fire danger from Swawilla Fire, the current Level 2 evacuations status for your area is now elevated to LEVEL 3 EVACUATION. What does that mean? Level 3 Evacuation is a GO NOW status. This means that danger is currently affecting your area, and you should leave immediately. There is no time to pack or delay. We cannot force you to leave your homes but this is notification of the dangers due to the wildfire. Immediate Actions to Take: -Gather Your Family and Pets: Ensure all family members and pets are ready to go.
-Take only essential items: Bring only what is necessary, such as medications, important documentation, and basic supplies.
-Evacuate: using North or South on Highway 155
-Do Not Return Until Authorities Say It’s Safe: If you leave, do not return until authorities have say it’s safe to return home. Evacuation Shelters: Lake Roosevelt High School Gym 500 Civic Way Coulee Dam, WA 99116. Pascal Sherman Indian School 169 North End Omak Lake Road Omak, WA 98841. Please call EOC at 509-634-7350 or 509-634-7359 for any questions. Taressa Marchand, Emergency Management CoordinatorJuly 24, 2024 Update PDF
July 24, 2024 Ridge Riders are offering the rodeo ground in Grand Coulee for shelter for any evacuated animals. They are OPEN now. If anyone is wanting to utilize this facility please reach out to EOC at 509-634-7350 or 509-634-7359 We will need to know how many animals you will be bringing to this shelter.
July 24, 2024 Lake Roosevelt High School Gym is now open for anyone who would like to go for shelter. The location is: Lake Roosevelt High School Gym 500 Civic Way, Coulee Dam, Wa 99116. Any questions, please call 509-634-7350 and 509-634-7359 Taressa Marchand, Emergency Management Coordinator
July 24, 2024 community meeting is scheduled for 7 pm at the Keller Community Center gymnasium regarding the Swawilla and Bridge Creek Fires. PDF
July 24, 2024 current map. The yellow area is now at a Level 2 Evacuation Notification. This mean "Get Ready", prepare to leave. The fire is now 1.5 miles from the Peter Dan Road and the McGinnis Lake Area. The shelter is now open at the Lake Roosevelt High School Gym located at 500 Civic Way, Coulee Dam, 99116. Anyone is welcome to go there if you are feeling unsafe. If you have questions, please call the EOC at 509-634-7350 or 509-634-7359
July 23, 2024 Fire update PDF
NOTICE – TOWN OF KELLER July 23rd, 2024 PDF
July 23, 2024. If you have questions or concerns regarding evacuation and shelter information or you are an elder that is in need of an air purifier, please call the Colville Tribes EOC at 509-634-7359 or 509-634-7350. Keller is at a Level 2 (Get Set). There is a trigger point to elevate to a Level 3. We have not reached that trigger point at this time. The trigger point is at a distance from Keller that would allow residents 2 days time to evacuate safely. This is the most updated information that EOC has received. We have 3 Keller school buses on standby and a wheel chair accessible van at the Keller Sr. Meal Site to assist in evacuation efforts. If you need assistance with evacuating, please call 509-634-7359 or 509-634-7350 and we will add your name and physical address to our list. Please do not hesitate to call us at any time. Thank you all for your time. Taressa Marchand, Emergency Management Coordinator.
July 23, 2024 The Keller Senior Meal Site will be closed effective immediately, due to the Swawilla and Bridge Creek fires. Currently there is a level 2 evacuation, where the Keller Meal Site is in the affected area. Unfortunately this also means that home delivered meals will be halted for the time being, as staff are unable to safely deliver meals to homes. We will be working closely with Emergency Management on ensuring anyone who is in need of help, receives proper assistance in a timely manner. During this time, please check in on your elder family and loved ones in the Keller Area in order to help evacuate for the time being. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact myself at (509)978-9399, or the AAOA administrative office (509)634-2826, as we are doing what we can to coordinate and plan for safety measures. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this time, Joel Boyd
July 23, 2024 The Keller Head Start facility will be closed effective immediately, due to the Swawilla and Bridge Creek fires. Currently, there is a level 2 evacuation, where the Keller Head Start is in the affected area. Program Operations will resume when it is safe to do so. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at (509) 634-2760 or cell (509) 634-1340. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this time, Jeanie Kent
July 22, 2024 PDF
July 21, 2024 PDF Map
July 21, 2024 PDF
July 20, 2024 PDF
Swawilla and Owhi Fires
Aug 7, 2024 Swawilla Fire EOC Update Image
Aug 6, 2024 Swawilla and Bridge Creek Fire update PDF
Aug 5, 2024 Swawilla and Bridge Creek Fire Update and PIO Map
Aug 5 Keller Ferry on SR 21 at milepost 106 is back in service. The ferry will be operating from 6:00 a.m. until midnight, seven days per week.
July 30, 2024 @ 4pm Peter Dan/Manilla Creek Rd. has been opened to allow permanent residents to obtain gas, food, and evacuation access.
July 30, 2024 From the Desk of the Executive Director
The Incident management team has made considerable progress on the fire. Admin will be granted to those living in a level 3 evacuation area, but employees in level 2 evacuation areas will be expected to report to work tomorrow (Wednesday, July 31). Cody Desautel, Executive Director
July 30, 2024 update PDF
July 30, 2024 PDF
July 30, 2024 Alert Updated 6:28 am
Keller Ferry on SR 21 at milepost 106 is back in service for local traffic and first responders only. The ferry will be operating from 6:00 a.m. until midnight, seven days per week.July 29, 2024 Swawilla and Bridge Creek Fire Update and Public Information PDF Fire Map.
July 29, 2024 Alert Updated 4:09 pm
Keller Ferry on SR 21 at milepost 106 is out of service due to the wildfire closure of SR 21 from milepost 106 to milepost 123. The Keller Ferry that crosses the Columbia River on State Rout 21, will be back in service, and operating on its normal schedule starting tomorrow, July 30th: 6:00 a.m. until midnight, seven days per week.EOC is now located in Conference Room 2-4 (new employee orientation room). For assistance, call 509-634-7350.
July 28, 2024 PDF
The Red Cross evacuation shelter currently staged at Lake Roosevelt High School in Coulee Dam will be relocating Sunday, July 28 after lunch to the Ferry County Fairgrounds in Republic. The address of the Fairgrounds is 12 Fairgrounds Road Republic, WA 99166. They are able to accommodate pets, large animals and livestock in addition to people. Please call CCT Emergency Operations Center at 509-634-7350 if you have any questions (answered 24/7).
July 26, 2024 PDF
July 25, 2024 Update PDF
July 24, 2024 All roads going East of Highway 155 to Cache Creek, all roads going South off Cache Creek, and all roads going West from Highway 21 from the Cache Creek Junction South are hereby closed from public access, per Emergency Resolution 2024-609. PDF
July 24, 2024 Update PDF
July 23, 2024 PDF
Northern Rockies Complex Incident Management Team #6 Incident Action Plan July 23, 2024 PDF
NEW ROAD CLOSURE July 22, 2024 4:40PM (1640). Peter Dan Road (at Highway 155) and Manilla Creek Road (at Highway 21) are closed due to the fire burning over the roadway.
July 22, 2024 PDF
July 21, 2024 PDF Map Evacuation 2
July 21, 2024 PDF Map Evacuation
July 21, 2024 PDF
July 21, 2024 8am PDF
July 20, 2024 PDF
July 19, 2024 PDF Evacuation Level
July 19, 2024 Evacuation Levels PDF
July 19, 2024 PDF
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